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2001 Victory V92Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2001 Victory V92, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Victory V92 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train60
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Victory V92 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Victory.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other V92 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the V92 median. How we score

'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Victory V92, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL PUMP-RELATED MOTORCYCLE STALLINGEA02024 · closed Oct 23, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-263
  2. SUDDEN, UNFORESEEN TRANSMISSION LOCKUEA05002 · closed Aug 31, 2006
    No recall
  3. FUEL PUMP/STALLINGPE02043 · closed Sep 5, 2002
    No recall
  4. TRANSMISSION LOCKUPPE04057 · closed Feb 2, 2005
    No recall
  5. TRANSMISSION LOCK-UPRP07001 · closed Jan 25, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What V92 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VICTORY V92. WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR SPROCKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY FAILED. THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. ANOTHER DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL…
Complaint 10205429 · Oct 11, 2007 · 6,000 miles
CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE TOOK HIS MOTORCYCLE FOR A RECALL IN WHICH HE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL. ON 12/20/06 THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BIKE WOULD BE FIXED ON 01/01/03 AND NOW HE IS NOW BEING TOLD JUNE. THE CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE COMPENSATED**CC *JB
Complaint 10186869 · Mar 28, 2007
GOING ON HIGHWAY AT 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO DIFFERENT GEARS THAT CAUSED MOMENTARY SKID AND A LOUD POP OR CLUNK AND TRANSMISSION IS NO MORE. CALLED VICTORY TO ASK IF ANY RECALLS SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK. NOTHING RESOLVED BROKE TRANSMISSION. *JB
Complaint 10157891 · May 19, 2006 · 25,489 miles

Own a 2001 V92?

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